Housekeeper

Eisenhower Health•Rancho Mirage, CA

12d•$19 - $27

About The Position

The Housekeeper is responsible for regular cleaning and general upkeep of patient, public, office, and related ancillary areas, including nurses’ stations, restrooms, treatment rooms, and lounges. The role works in the Environmental Services Department and may be assigned to multiple locations. The position serves pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and has moderate potential for exposure to blood-borne pathogens. The schedule is full time, 40 hours, with an 8-hour evening shift. A California driver license is required if assigned to CC8443 EVS (Professional Office Buildings). Housekeeping or janitorial experience is preferred. The Housekeeper reports to a Director or Manager and does not supervise others.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively in a positive and professional manner.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Knowledge of housekeeping equipment, procedures, and products.
California driver license if assigned to CC8443 EVS (Professional Office Buildings).

Nice To Haves

Housekeeping or janitorial experience.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate compliance with the Code of Conduct and compliance policies; resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
Clean occupied and discharged patient rooms.
Clean ancillary areas associated with assigned patient care units.
Respond to emergencies assigned by nursing or through the Environmental Services Department.
Maintain adequate cleaning supplies to complete the shift.
Refill paper and other supplies as needed.
Clean the cart and closet at the end of the shift and return borrowed equipment.
Notify the nursing supervisor when rooms are ready for new admissions.
Notify the Environmental Services Department secretary of maintenance concerns.
Empty sharps containers when they are three-quarters full.
Maintain assigned areas in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Provide patient observation at a nurse’s discretion and communicate changes in patient condition to the nurse.
Deliver supplies and equipment to various locations as needed.
Assist with onboarding new employees as assigned.
Work in multiple locations as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.